Bauhinia Tomentosa - Indigenous South African Tree - 10 Seeds

Bauhinia is also known as Mountain Ebony, Purple Orchid tree or simply Orchid tree, and 'Kachnar' in India and Pakistan. Bauhinia trees typically reach a height of 6-12 m and their branches spread 3-6 m outwards. The lobed leaves usually are 10-15 cm across. The five-petalled flowers are 7.5-12.5 cm diameter, generally in shades of red, pink, purple, orange, or yellow, and are often fragrant. The tree begins flowering in late winter and often continues to flower into early summer. Depending on the species, Bauhinia flowers are usually in magenta, mauve, pink or white hues with crimson high lights.

4m shrub, drooping branches, yellow tulip-like flowers with dark centre Summer, attractive. Sow Spring.

USDA Zone - 10

Season to Sow - Spring